Sermons on Feeling Compassion:

Jesus Changes The Way You Look At Tomorrow

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 6, 2003

The sin of despair. Only Christ can change the way you look at tomorrow.

JOB 7:1-7 JESUS CHANGES THE WAY I LOOK AT TOMORROW Why should I be excited about tomorrow? That is a question that every person thinks about from time to time. Why should I be excited about tomorrow? “Because it’s good for you,” we are told. “It’s healthy.” And it’s true, that having a ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Opened!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Sep 24, 2003

In this Gospel lesson Jesus "opens" a deaf and mute man. Jesus still performs "openings" today.

I’m sure most of you remember the blackout that rocked the Northeast a few weeks ago. On Thursday August 14th about 4:30pm the electric power supply completely shut down. All the major cities and all the small towns across 4 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces were without electricity. Detroit, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are God's House, God's Building

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 21, 2012

To understand that God always planned to move around among the people in temples not made with hands, but by His Spirit indwelling His people.

In our first reading from II Samuel, it seemed like David had an excellent idea to bless the Lord. He would build him a lavish palace as a permanent home so he wouldn’t have to be carried about in the portable box called an arc. When he shared his idea with his prophet, Nathan said, Good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

From Broke To Oak

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

From the Gadarine Demoniac we learn how much Jesus cared about broken people by observing his attitude and his actions. We can also learn what our own responsibilities are towards these same downtrodden folk.

FROM BROKE TO OAK (Ideas from DISCIPLESHIP MAGAZINE: Dan S. Baty “No Hopeless Cases) Castle Hills Christian Ch. 04-28-2002 Isaiah 61: 1-3; Mark 5:1-20 Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 Introduction: Although I generally take Monday’s off, I arrived at the office one recent Monday, and before I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Healthy Relationships #1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 30, 2004

How to have healthy relationships and to love others as God loves

Keys to Healthy Relationships Luke 6:27-36 Main Point: To love at Christ’s commands on how we can have healthy and strong relationships with others. Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Likeness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 30, 2003

All who claim Christ need to become like Him.

INTRO.- ILL.- What do you think of my mustache? I haven’t always worn a mustache. I grew it for a fun program that we had at our last church and Elaine liked it so much that I just kept it. BESIDES, DON’T YOU THINK I LOOK AN AWFUL LOT LIKE TOM SELLECK OF MAGNUM PI FAME? Don’t answer that! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's What You Are On The Inside: Shrek Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer animation, and it’s no surprise that the film took five years to make.

--note-- 2001, PDI/Dreamwork Director: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow - - - - - Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: *other

Four Steps To Loving Your Enemy

Contributed by Robert Rose on Sep 13, 2005

This sermon helps us to understand the command "Love Your Neighbor" and how to Love the unlovable.

Matthew 22:34 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 One of them, an expert in Moses’ Teachings, tested Jesus by asking, 36 "Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in Moses’ Teachings?" 37 Jesus answered him, "’Love the Lord your God with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Holiness

The God You Can Trust

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

Jesus has one overriding concern in life - our welfare. He had compassion on us, sacrificing himself for our benefit. We take comfort in a God whom we can fully trust.

To the early Christians, this particular event in the life of Jesus is an important one. It is the only miracle of Jesus that is reported in all 4 Gospels. Apparently there is something significant here that the 4 authors want us to see. After a particularly intense period of ministry, Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Epiphany = From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2002

What is Epiphany? Here’s the answer, and what it means to you.

Isaiah 60:1-6: EPIPHANY = FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Many people complain about how dark it is this time of the year. But imagine living in the little town of Barrow, Alaska. It’s located on the farthest northern tip of the state of Alaska, above the Arctic Circle. If you think it’s dark in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Selvan John on Apr 1, 2008

It talks about the Touch of Jesus against all human odds.

Touch of Jesus Luke 5:12-16 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." 13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do I Believe About Compassion? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2016

Compassion is something we all need to develop. The world we live in can drain it out of us!

INTRODUCTION • MAC VIDEO0- NO PIZZA • SLIDE #1 • Today we delve into another area in our WHAT DO I BELIEVE ABOUT… series; today we dive into the subject of compassion. • Compassion is defined in the dictionary as, sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Knows Your Name

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

Our name is upon His lips and engraved upon His palms. That’s how significant we are to Him. Rest in His love for you.

When we look at a flock of sheep, we see exactly that - a big flock. That’s all. I don’t see a sheep. I see sheep. All alike. None different. But not so with the Shepherd. To Him, every sheep has a name. The one with thick white wool, that’s Amos. And the one with one ear up and the other ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Longs To Embrace You

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 9, 2007

Jesus longs to embrace you and tuck you under his wings to save and protect you. And that we should come to Him willingly like a chick that will find comfort and warmth beneath the wings of a mother hen.

Jesus was apparently in Herod’s territory. Some Pharisees came and threatened him, “Leave and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” Herod (Antipas) was the ruler of Galilee and Perea. He was the son of Herod the Great. (v.31) Jesus was not moved by the threat. He replied, “You go tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Sacrifice, Part 4

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 10, 2003

Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21